The prehistoric author, and other animals Some writers, or so I’ve heard, do not love social media. They do not love and adore creating websites. They would rather boil their feet… Harry 8 May 2020 7 Comments
The importance of writing diversely How to ensure your work represents the world around us. It’s our job as writers to represent the diverse world in which we live through… Sarah 5 May 2020 0 Comments
Webchat: Ask an author everything you’ve ever wanted to know This Thursday evening (7.30pm UK time) I’m doing a no-holds barred, ask me anything webchat (EEK!). This is our first community webchat with an author,… Holly 4 May 2020 0 Comments
What’s your covid theme song? I live in rural Oxfordshire and, every Thursday, people assemble round our little village green to clap for the NHS (the national health system in… Harry 4 May 2020 8 Comments
Difficult to catch in the act of genius A day or two ago, I came across this quote from Virginia Woolf talking about Jane Austen: “of all great writers she is the most… Harry 1 May 2020 2 Comments
Summer Festival of Writing special How to make the most of your Summer Festival of Writing The news is out! We’re gathered some of the biggest names in publishing for… Sarah 28 April 2020 0 Comments
Edit before The Editor I’m at that edit before the editor so I don’t embarrass myself. My thoughts tonight? What can you learn from a tree? They communicate among… Robert 28 April 2020 0 Comments
A superstar in your living room. Folks, I told you last week that I had something big to tell you about this week. And I do, I do. The story goes… Harry 24 April 2020 12 Comments
Introducing the Summer Festival of Writing! I know many of you have been eagerly awaiting news about our annual Festival of Writing. Thank you for your patience while we’ve been working… Holly 23 April 2020 4 Comments
Winning a monkey on the turn of a knave A few weeks back, when Covid first struck, we ran a lockdown-friendly 14-day free membership offer. You could sign up for free and, if you… Harry 17 April 2020 50 Comments